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LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY City College is the largest member of the Luminate Education Group and its vision, values and strategic objectives have been synonymous with it. Increasingly, however, as each group member forges its own identity and objectives, Leeds City College can stand as a distinct and successful college, making an important contribution to the group, the and the region more widely.

A section from the Luminate Education Group Strategy

The organisations (members) that are part of the Luminate Education Group believe that we will be ‘always stronger together’ supporting each other and creating a shared leadership and management culture.

The focus for the Group Executive Team and the Luminate Group Board is to ensure that each organisation (group member), and the group as a whole, is successful, reaching potential and achieving strategic objectives. We are obsessively focused on transforming lives by providing outstanding education, training and support for all of our students.

Group members support each other in order to secure greater long-term stability, strength and influence. In order to achieve success, all group members proactively help each other and share services for the benefit of all members and for all our students.

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The Leeds City College Strategy demonstrates We recognise that too many communities Leeds City College is strongly committed Leeds City College will also place how it, as an Inclusive Anchor Institution, in the city have not kept pace with the to the government’s Industrial Strategy, environmental sustainability at the will develop and improve provision and economic growth and increased wealth and its core aim of shaping a stronger, heart of all its activities and aim to services so that it better meets the needs of enjoyed by others. We will seek, therefore, fairer economy through investment in reduce its own carbon footprint, impact the communities and people of Leeds and to expand our provision in education and infrastructure and skills. The Leeds Inclusive on the environment, as well as raise beyond. It will seek to play a vital role in training in skills and qualities sought by Growth Strategy objective to grow the Leeds awareness of the issues and teach global meeting the skills needs that the city and employers. This will enable our students economy ensuring that everyone in the city citizenship to its 20,000+ students. region will need to thrive in a changing to access employment that is more benefits from, and contributes to, growth is economy as part of its Inclusive Growth skilled, better paid and more secure. also our objective and central to our purpose. The views of these students will be Strategy, the UK’s Industrial Strategy We will better align our curriculum to the considered in all decisions made by the and to ensure resilience to withstand This means building and strengthening Local Enterprise Partnership’s priorities. college and there will be a relentless ongoing uncertainties around Brexit. our relationships with employers and their In short, Leeds City College will play a full drive to improve our teaching, learning representatives, communities in all parts part in promoting a positive, outward image and assessment, our services and Leeds City College’s core purpose is to enable of Leeds and beyond, local authorities, the for Leeds on the global stage that increases our facilities based on the input of and improve social mobility. It will harness Local Enterprise Partnerships, funding inward investment, exports and tourism. students and stakeholders. every resource available to accelerate agencies, third sector organisations progression, improve the achievements and and other education providers. destinations of our students and remove every possible barrier within our influence.

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‘Leeds City College’s core purpose is to enable and improve social mobility and it will harness every resource available to accelerate progression, improve the To be a central part of these agendas requires Tina Turnbull Chair of the Board, achievements and destinations of our Leeds City College to offer high quality Leeds City College students and remove every possible provision that is equal to the best in the school, further and higher education sectors. Bill Jones Group Deputy CEO barrier within our influence.’ Curriculum and Quality This strategy will set the course for Leeds and lead for Leeds City College to build on its powerful and City College effective performance review and business planning processes that have teaching, learning and assessment at its core. In common with the other group members, our strong commitment to restorative practice will ensure we build and strengthen the relationships with students, staff, parents, employers and other key stakeholders.

This will be key to meeting our ambitious objective to play a full part in the city and region’s future.

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‘ We will expand our provision in education and training in skills and qualities sought by employers with the view to enabling our students to access employment that is more skilled, better paid and more secure .’

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OUR COLLEGE OUR CURRICULUM OUR STUDENTS & STAFF OUR OBJECTIVES

04 Foreword 24 The Leeds City College Curriculum 52 Staff 56 Strategic priorities

12 Introduction 24 Leeds and the Leeds City Region 54 Student Life 28 Current Curriculum 16 Vision 36 Curriculum and the Seven Sectors of the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy 20 Mission 36 Health, Medical and 22 Values the Ageing Population 40 Financial and Professional Services 42 Creative and Digital 46 Construction and Infrastructure 48 Manufacturing 49 Retail and the Visitor Economy 50 Social Enterprise and the Third Sector

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Introduction

What is the purpose We also believe that Leeds City College, It will contribute to many of the ‘twelve We recognise that not everyone in the as the largest group member, should big ideas’ outlined in the Leeds Inclusive city has benefited equally from this of this strategy? forge its own identity and purpose within Growth Strategy. It can also contribute to increased prosperity and this strategy this group context and will focus on the opportunities offered by devolution seeks to place developing skills of the This strategy sets out our ambition for Leeds serving the requirements of Leeds. The and the Northern Powerhouse initiatives. existing and future Leeds workforce at its City College and the contribution it can make strategy has evolved from considerable core. Education and skills are essential to the city of Leeds and region. Education work with staff, students and board Leeds City College has played its part in to raising the productivity and reducing and skills are central to the future wellbeing members and their views have informed creating growth (along with businesses, inequality and poverty in Leeds; objectives and prosperity of Leeds and this outlines its six central strategic priorities. the council, schools and universities, that we are passionately committed to. six key strategic priorities that build upon entrepreneurs and innovators) and the considerable recent success of Leeds This strategy is designed to better this is not always recognised. Central The strategy covers the period to 2021, City College to maximise our contribution. communicate the Leeds City College purpose to the strategy is how we can work although with the volatile political outlook and priorities. It sends a clear message to more closely with stakeholders and and economic uncertainty, it will require The staff, students and stakeholders at Leeds that Leeds City College, as an Inclusive better communicate the remarkable regular review and will be updated annually. Leeds City College share the Luminate Anchor Institution, is a central partner in potential of our students and staff. Education Group’s purpose and believe shaping the strategic direction of the city. that we are stronger working together and supporting each other.

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‘Leeds City College will be a genuinely tertiary institution - in that it will educate and train people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. ’

In 2021, Leeds City College will be recognised Apprenticeship provision will be recognised as the leading provider of education, training by employers and other stakeholders and skills in the Leeds City Region and as being outstanding and responsive to beyond. It will be an equal partner with other the needs of employers and apprentices. key stakeholders who share our passion There will be excellent links with partner and ambition to deliver the Leeds Inclusive employers and clear pathways to advanced Growth Strategy. and higher level apprenticeships, particularly in skills shortage areas as recognised by the Leeds City College will be a genuinely LEP. Employers will increasingly be involved tertiary institution in that it will educate and in the design, delivery and assessment of the train people of all backgrounds, ages and curriculum. College and employers’ staff will abilities. By 2021, it will have increased the collaborate across many subject areas, with proportion of students at Level 3 or higher regular industrial updating of college staff and will have improved outcomes for these the norm. courses, particularly in A Levels. It will have established a successful Leeds Sixth Form, The vast majority of students and apprentices which by 2021 will have at least 800 students. will progress to further / higher education Leeds City College will have several well- or employment with training. There will be established T Level courses and most full excellent information, advice and guidance time students will benefit from a meaningful for students to ensure positive destinations work placement. are maximised.

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A well-established alumni scheme will Our curriculum will deliver the skills provide support to the college, both financial required by the current and future economy, and practical. the Leeds City Region and its communities. We will be increasingly expert and adept in Higher education at Leeds City College will accelerating social mobility and ensuring have expanded to over 1,500 students by that those that are furthest from the 2021 and plans for this provision to become a labour market find sustainable, well-paid separate Higher Education Institute (HEI) will employment. The high skilled, highly paid be well advanced. Degree Awarding Powers and secure jobs that employers find difficult will have been achieved and most Foundation to fill, will be provided with a pipeline of Degree provision will be validated by Leeds talent sourced from local communities. City College itself. Our approach to developing a positive Leeds City College will, by 2021, benefit from learning culture will set us apart; we will ‘Our approach to developing a positive excellent teacher education, providing the promote a growth mindset and work to build learning culture will set us apart; we will group with a strong pipeline of excellent the confidence, self-esteem and resilience teaching staff, as well as contributing to of each student, recognising that many will promote a growth mindset and work to outstanding professional development for have had negative experiences and low build the confidence, self-esteem and all existing teaching staff. Leeds City College expectations in the past. We will ensure resilience of each student...’ will be recognised, as part of the Luminate all staff are committed to and skilled in Education Group, as a leading player in restorative practice, with high challenge and education practice, pedagogy, research high support being provided for all to reach and scholarly activity, particularly around their full potential. technical education.

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MissionHeading

Provision Teachers Staff

• Provision will be outstanding • Teachers will provide high • Staff will be engaged and highly and recognised as world class quality teaching, learning, motivated. They will be involved at all in education and training. assessment and feedback. levels in shaping the college’s high performance culture and will be central Teaching, to planning its expanding provision. Students • Service users will provide critical feedback, which will be used Learning • Students will benefit from expert to help improve services. tuition, meaningful work experience, & Assessment fulfilling and fun enrichment and Employability, enterprise and enjoyment excellent progression opportunities. • Teaching, learning and assessment will be central to all we do. Making the (TLA) will focus on evidence based communities of Leeds more prosperous • Students will become responsible, practice and a growth mindset. We and cohesive will be our relentless focus. will ensure students make greater engaged and productive citizens. progress than might be expected based on their prior attainment.

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INSPIRING PASSIONATE

These values will be underpinned by:

• High expectations

• Restorative Practice

• Inclusive Learning

RESPECTFUL ASPIRATIONAL • Growth mindset

• Trust and responsibility

• Autonomy and accountability

• Professional pride with a commitment to excellence CELEBRATE COLLABORATIVE INDIVIDUALITY

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 23 The Leeds City College curriculum Leeds and the Leeds City Region

A market insight and intelligence platform 1 3 5 has been developed for all group members to inform their curriculum planning. Leeds is a diverse and increasingly Key employment sectors include the digital Nationally, technology is changing the prosperous city. It has a strong economy, sector, which is worth over £1 billion, a workplace across the country and the The key messages to inform this strategy are: accounting for nearly a third of the city growing financial technology (FinTech) sector, Government’s National Industrial Strategy region’s output, and had the highest increase healthcare and medical technologies, and white paper sets out how the UK might in employment rate of any core city from high tech manufacturing and engineering meet the increased demand for digital 2009 to 2017. (with local employers gaining an increasingly skills. Artificial intelligence, ‘big data’, clean global reputation for expertise in this field). technologies and transport & mobility 2 technologies have been identified as national 4 priorities. This prosperity is not evenly distributed, however, and inequality and poverty, whilst Outside of London, Leeds is the largest centre 6 better than many areas in the North, remain for financial and business services, digital, higher than the national average. Leeds is creative, publishing and broadcasting. The implementation of T Levels sits alongside a young city, where the proportion of 20-24 a range of policies designed to improve year olds is much higher than the national vocational education so that it better meets average. the needs of employers through closer relationships between business and education providers.

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Apprenticeship numbers are falling, with Meanwhile, Brexit presents a huge challenge, A recent analysis by the LEP shows that there The Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy more and more private providers struggling potentially creating skills shortages across is a strong link between skills deprivation highlights the need for better relationships to meet the standards set by government many sectors - a full analysis of its impact on and overall deprivation across the Leeds City between employers and education providers - but there’s also an increasing number of the labour market is not yet available (nor Region - upskilling the population across the to ensure that we are working in partnership providers competing for business that was possible given the outstanding uncertainties region doesn’t just have a positive impact on to meet the skills demand in the local labour once considered the realm of surrounding this issue). our economy, but it also has the potential to market. The strategy also emphasises the Further Education. positively impact on the poorest within our need for better transport links to the city society. centre, to help people living in deprived areas to access better paid employment 8 opportunities. Investments in digital infrastructure and an increase in culture, arts Funding pressures also remain an ever and tourism are highlighted as other areas present threat for many FE colleges. where the city’s economy is set to grow. This growth should be inclusive, which the council defines as growth that ‘benefits all our citizens and communities’.

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3.2% Level 1

The Leeds City College curriculum is As the Heads of Department are well- Level 2 12.1% well-established and very successful in informed about national and local priorities, providing high quality education (with and have contributed to both the group Level 3 excellent outcomes) in a wide variety and Leeds City College Strategic Priorities, of settings, levels and subjects to over this planning ensures the curriculum 20,000 students annually. To ensure develops and grows responsively to student 15.0% Entry Level 34.1% its relevance and responsiveness, the and employer demand, local and regional curriculum is reviewed and adapted priorities, qualification reform and national Level 4 and above annually by Heads of Department through policy. In specific cases where strategic the group’s Business Planning process and priorities are not covered from Heads of is owned by the curriculum experts. All Department business plans, resources members of their departments have the and direction is provided by the Executive opportunity to contribute to the design of Leadership Team and a recent example 35.0% the curriculum and its delivery. This ‘bottom includes the creation of a new Land-based up’ approach is facilitated by the Group department. A full curriculum strategy for Executive Leadership Team to encourage the group FE colleges is being developed innovation, efficiency and responsiveness. to guide curriculum development and business planning moving forward.

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Leeds City College offers provision in 15 subject sector areas. The curriculum is broad and offers progression opportunities in most subjects at all levels. Many subjects have courses at Level 1 (and sometimes below) leading to progression to Level 2 (often the first level for many employment opportunities and equivalent to a good pass at GCSE). Students with good GCSE grades usually start programmes at Level 3 (equivalent to A level and the normal ‘The curriculum is reviewed and adapted gateway to higher education progression). annually by Heads of Department There are good progression opportunities through the group’s Business Planning internally to Leeds City College higher education and higher level apprentice process and is owned by the programmes. curriculum experts.’

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Leeds City College has a disproportionate For this reason, Leeds City College will seek Leeds City College has moved towards a are not yet college ready to develop the amount of its curriculum at Level 1 and Level to increase the proportion of its students at campus based model with particular subjects necessary skills and learning behaviours 2. This is much higher than might be expected Level 3 by recruiting and retaining a larger at each campus (partly due to the way capital whilst gradually being introduced to the at a college in a genuinely tertiary system share of students at this level. It will achieve projects have been funded and in contrast to specialist facilities. and reflects the high number of schools with this through: the traditional GFE model which often had sixth forms and their ability to retain their • Improving the quality of the Leeds parallel vocational provision in the same There is a need to increase and improve more able students. Leeds City College is Sixth Form and allowing it to grow by a subject at different campuses). The opening of community venues, particularly for English absolutely committed to providing excellent minimum of 800 students Quarry Hill in September 2019 will continue for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), progression pathways to students at Level this trend. where the existing Enfield Campus is very • Increasing the number and size of 1 and Level 2, many of whom have not met heavily utilised. Business Planning will courses at Level 3 (both through new their full potential at school and have the Alternative provision is currently based at encourage departments to make more recruitment at 16 and 17 and increased potential to achieve at technical and higher the Foundry, which is close to the Printworks efficient use of available space as well as internal progression of 16 year olds to education levels. However, the learning Campus. As the demand for provision source new accommodation where possible. higher level courses at 17) environment and culture for all students is increases with limited capacity, a Property • Introducing T Level courses as they are enhanced, with higher aspirations and better Strategy for Leeds City College will seek to developed outcomes, when there is an improved balance establish a specialist Level 1/ alternative of abilities. • Raising aspirations through work with provision facility close to the Quarry Hill alumni, HEIs, GoHigher , Campus which will enable students who etc.

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 33 Heading ‘The college is absolutely committed to providing excellent progression pathways to students, many of whom have not reached their full potential at school and have the potential to achieve at technical and higher education levels.’

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 35 The Leeds City College curriculum HTheeading seven sectors of the Leeds Inclusive Growth strategy ‘Provision is of a very high standard and highly flexible to allow students from all backgrounds who have work and family commitments to participate.’ Health, Medical and the Provision is of a very high standard (outcomes are significantly above national Ageing Population rates) and highly flexible to allow students from all backgrounds who have work and There are a wide variety of courses at all family commitments to participate. levels in this sector at Leeds City College Apprenticeship provision includes Care and managers are active participants in Traineeships (Step into Care), Adult Care the Portfolio Advisory and Delivery Group Workers, Lead Adult Care Worker, Clinical for the Leeds Health & Care Academy Healthcare Support Workers, Senior and also the One Workforce Group. Leeds Healthcare Support Workers and Leadership City College is also the main provider of and Management at Level 5. clinical healthcare apprenticeships with Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and is now A wide variety of short courses are offered, working with Leeds City Council to deliver including Common Healthcare Conditions, care apprenticeships. Stakeholders in this Safe Handling of Medication, Understanding sector have been invited to make comment on Autism, Understanding Behaviour that the provision and resources included in the Challenges, Stress Awareness, Assisting and Quarry Hill campus development to ensure it Moving Individuals for Social Care Settings, meets their needs now and in the future. Principles of End of Life Care, Principles of Dementia Care and Mental Health Awareness.

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There are specialist teaching and learning specific groups including: Not in Education, spaces designed for the delivery of the Employment or Training, care leavers, those Health Science & Social Care curriculum with health conditions or disabilities and including a practical care suite, science black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME). laboratory, creative activity/therapy room, Apprenticeships are also delivered for York nutrition room and outdoor wellbeing Hospital, Health Education England, GP space. There is a highly experienced and practices and third sector providers. qualified teaching team. There are good ‘There are good and improving employer and improving employer links, including Leeds City College is an endorsed provider the recent partnership with the Managing for Skills for Care, is a member of the West links, including the recent development in Director of Pennington Court (first care Yorkshire and Centre of Excellence, partnership with the Managing Director of home in Leeds to be awarded outstanding a member of the Training and Resources Pennington Court, to look at developing by CQC) to develop courses for new models Operational Group Public Health Resource of care. The college is working with the Centre and a member of the Workforce new courses for new models of care.’ Leeds Care Academy to develop industrial Workstream Programme Board. placements for college staff to support their professional development and with Leeds City Council to deliver a Care Traineeship (Step into Care) specifically targeted a number of

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Financial and An apprenticeship at degree level - the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. Professional Services Plans for 2019/20 include a new Leeds City College has a wide-ranging Foundation Degree in Accountancy offer, from Level 2 through to degree level and a BA (Hons) Top-up. programmes, that help to meet the skills needs of this sector and is developing In Law, the LLB (Hons) is run through well- additional programmes and growing established links with Oakwood solicitors. its provision rapidly. Courses include Employers provide talks, work experience the Foundation Degree in Leadership & as well as judge essay writing and ‘mooting’ Management and the BA (Hons) Leadership competitions. The students on Level 6 LLB & Management Top-up, Foundation Degree (Hons) have the opportunity to undertake the ‘The LLB (Hons) is run through well- in Business, Enterprise & Management Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (Cilex) established links with Oakwood and the BA (Hons) Business, Enterprise & Graduate Fast Track Diploma qualification Management level 6. and the modules they study at Level 6 solicitors. Employers provide talks, support this as the modules focus on practice work experience as well as judge essay as well as the academic. writing and mooting competitions.’

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Creative and Digital In addition, bespoke training modules The Games Design team have established For example, the Film & Screen Media have been developed and delivered for an independent Games company that students produce moving image content for The college has recently introduced an employers wanting to upskill their current students work for throughout their studies emerging technologies, and the Acting and Employer Engagement Group to support workforce through the LEP Skills Service. offering a unique opportunity to network Dance students work in interdisciplinary and influence the redesign of the Digital In July 2018 the college played a lead and engage with professionals within the contexts to produce digital outcomes & IT curriculum offer. The group consists role and also hosted the very first Cyber sector. In addition, the college secured such as dialogue for Computer Games of key employer partners from across the Security summer school, attended by pupils funding for a ‘Girls into Games’ project and motion capture for Animation. sector who provide expertise and intelligence from across the Leeds City Region. The promoting diversity within the industry. which informs future delivery plans and week-long Cyber Defender programme enhances the students’ work readiness. introduced pupils to the constantly- All Creative Arts degrees are developed evolving Cyber, Digital and IT fields. through consultation with Leeds industry and Furthermore, the college has introduced respond to the evolving digital landscape. new apprenticeship standards in Digital In terms of the creative sector, key Digital skills are embedded throughout all Marketing, Digital Infrastructure, stakeholders have influenced the design creative degree programmes to ensure that Network Engineering and Software of the new Quarry Hill Campus as well as graduates are equipped with the necessary Development, which support employers the technology within it, which reflects skills to enter the contemporary industry. with future workforce developments. industry standards ensuring that students on completion of their studies are work ready.

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 43 Heading ‘Key stakeholders have influenced the design of the new Quarry Hill Campus as well as the technology within it, which reflects industry standards ensuring that students on completion of their studies are work ready.’

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Construction and Infrastructure

Leeds City College doesn’t currently deliver courses in construction (the ‘Leeds City College could offer Group’s College does). There is a good relationship with Leeds College of Foundation Level programmes Building and students are referred to and from there where appropriate to maximise in construction at its new progression. Vocational placements are Foundry campus and higher level offered to Leeds City College students from the Apprenticeship Academy and Alternative courses and apprentices in civil Provision courses. Leeds City College is the engineering and architecture Strategic College Improvement Fund (SCIF) partner with Leeds College of Building, an are also being considered as initiative where Ofsted Good or Outstanding colleges are paired with colleges that part of business planning.’ are Requires Improvement to assist with their strategies to secure the better grade (Leeds City College is also paired with Manchester College and Croydon College).

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Manufacturing The main full-time courses in manufacturing • Research into development of Rail The aim of Ambition Leeds is to: and engineering are in four pathways: Engineering and Architectural • Work collaboratively to deliver education Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Fabrication Engineering to complement Leeds City College provides employer skills and training that meet the needs of & Welding and Electrical Installation. the existing curriculum responsive curriculum relating to the retail and hospitality employers in Leeds developing energy/power sector and • Hybrid diagnostic training. • Improve the standards engineering and strong links are being The department has plans from 2019 to: within the professions established with one of the leading • Upskill females in employment with companies, Green Frog, with the delivery of courses in mechanical, fabrication & • Support the growth of the sectors both apprenticeships and full cost courses. welding - working with women in science Retail and the across the city in line with the Leeds Currently in development are higher and engineering (WISE) for recruitment Visitor Economy Talent and Skills Plan 2017 - 2021 apprentices in Mechanical and of students from local businesses • Significantly increase the number Electrical/Electronic with both local Ambition Leeds is an exciting new addition to • Develop an Access course to increase of apprentices within the sectors businesses and Leeds University. the Leeds retail and hospitality sector. The opportunity of 19+ into Mechanical and assist the unemployed and new training centre based in City Exchange and Electrical/Electronic HE those returning to work. There is a new apprenticeship programme is a partnership with Leeds City College, with Halfords and increasingly strong links • Develop further our link with , The Source, with DePuy which provides work placement Leeds University with their higher Landsec, Leeds City Council and Leeds Bid. for students, industrial updating for our apprenticeships and full cost training staff and new apprenticeship delivery. in workshops for undergraduates

LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 49 The Leeds City College curriculum HTheeading seven sectors of the Leeds Inclusive Growth strategy ‘Leeds City College students are supported by a range of third sector organisations and the excellent links that exist with these need to be further strengthened. ’ Social Enterprise and The college will establish itself as an Anchor Institution using its resources and the Third Sector influence to further the strategic aims of the city. A corporate social responsibility Leeds City College has a long tradition scheme will be developed for our staff. of working closely with third sector organisations and encouraging social enterprise. An Access course in social action is currently in development with Leeds Beckett University and is aimed at individuals and organisations that build capacity in the community to bring about positive change.

Leeds City College students are supported by a range of third sector organisations and the excellent links that exist with these need to be further strengthened.

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The Leeds City College People Strategy The ‘engine room’ for growth and Ways to celebrate success, increase pride ensures the continued development development continues to be our middle and and ownership, as well as enjoyment, of colleagues so that the best senior managers and strategies to maximise will be encouraged and supported, combination of motivation, a positive the degree of their delegated responsibility including opportunities for staff to culture and talent is achieved. for finance and quality will be a focus so that meet, socialise and complete training they have the power to improve, innovate together. Staff surveys will be scrutinised The well-received leadership development and grow their schools and departments. and used to enable improvement and new to management programmes will and sharing of effective practice. continue throughout 2019 to improve the The Course Leader role at the college will be confidence and skills of managers as well enhanced and staff contracts and pay scales as further develop the desired culture. will continue to be reviewed particularly to better differentiate teaching roles. Ways to encourage staff to take Initiatives to improve wellbeing, ownership of their professional recruitment and retention will be a key development needs, including industrial part of the People Strategy. We will updating, will be supported, as well as look in more detail at all aspects of initiatives to improve scholarly activity equality and diversity within staff teams / research / reflective practitioners. across the group; including recruitment, retention and relative rates of pay.

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Student Life

The student experience, examination Leeds City College will work hard to better results and destinations will continue to be deliver outstanding careers education and improved. There will be investment in time progression to post 16 provision. We will also and resources that will improve the collection work together to increase capacity for high of ‘destination data’ as well as more careers quality alternative provision for young people education and student activities that support in years 10 and 11. positive progression. Listening to the student voice via student surveys, forums and consultations will directly influence where investment is prioritised.

The successful ‘I’m In Strategy’ will receive continued focus and investment to further improve student learning behaviours. The use of ‘Restorative Practice’ will be taken to the ‘Listening to the student voice next level through staff training supporting via student surveys, forums and a strengthened culture of high expectations, challenge and support. consultations will directly influence where investment is prioritised..’

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HStrategiceading Priorities

At the Strategic Away Day held on 11 June 1 2 3 2018, the Leeds City College Board agreed a number of Strategic Priorities that were Maximise opportunities for social mobility Realign the position of Leeds City College Provide our students and apprentices with specifically for Leeds City College rather and progression to higher level destinations, in the City Region to be a key partner in an outstanding teaching, learning and than the Luminate Group. Four higher increase social cohesion and help to reduce delivery of the Inclusive Growth Strategy and assessment (TLA) experience, resulting in level priorities were agreed which have poverty and inequality. to be more active, visible and involved in the excellent progress. been broken down into Strategic Actions city and region. and these were refined further following The wide-ranging initiatives around this will The FE Colleges within the Luminate Group staff and student consultation. These were be intensified and there will be a greater This Strategy is largely designed to achieve have a dedicated TLA Strategy and this aims communicated widely with staff at cross- focus on curriculum re-design prior to this. Governors’ and senior staff time will be to further support staff (following the Ofsted college staff presentations in September business planning for 2019/20 to ensure invested to ensure that the group is viewed as Inspection where TLA was graded Good) to 2018. A further two priorities were agreed clear progression routes and appropriate a key strategic partner by Leeds City Council raise their aspirations using metacognitive with Board members at the January 2019 course structure ensures maximum retention, and other high priority strategic partners (the approaches to ‘own’ their feedback and Strategic Away Day. achievement and progression. This will need Local Enterprise Partnership- LEP-, development points. to offset greater restrictions on the learner FE Commissioner, ESFA, DfE, Regional The six Leeds City College Strategic support fund which have become necessary Schools Commissioner, and employers). Leeds City College will contribute fully to Priorities are: due to the increased demands upon it. the Group’s ‘Teaching and Learning Strategic Group’ of key managers which will drive positive innovation and change and ensure that all staff have access to excellent professional development.

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Strategic Priorities ‘Time and resources will be invested in developing new teacher education courses Time and resources will be invested in covering schools, further developing new teacher education courses covering schools, further and higher and higher education.’ education. This will include applying to be a registered school teacher training provider able to directly support trainees to secure ‘Qualified Teacher Status’. The expansion of teacher education courses will underpin the strategy for creating a pipeline of new talented teachers and lecturers. We will employ increasing numbers of apprentice teachers.

The model for English and maths delivery will be embedded and further developed. This will include more training for our teachers and coaches on accurately assessing starting points and expected progress for each student.

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Contribute to international initiatives to Develop and grow the curriculum in Seek to improve student and staff well being Staff well-being will be addressed as part reduce carbon emissions, air pollution and skills shortage areas of the college, of the People Strategy and staff will be increase sustainable development. including digital skills, engineering and An increasing proportion of our students are provided with the tools to look after their own manufacturing, finance and professional affected by poor mental health and we will staff and their colleagues, together with a Each main campus has created a Sustainable services. ensure that our staff are skilled to identify range of initiatives to encourage motivation, Development Group. The Estates Team issues and provide support or appropriate progression, retention, career fulfilment and continually review ways to reduce energy A more detailed curriculum strategy will look referral to specialist help. enjoyment. consumption. Initiatives to increase walking to support and stimulate growth in priority and cycling, particularly between college areas that have proven difficult to develop. Our entire curriculum will be designed, sites, are being introduced along with however, to provide opportunities for our continued restrictions to parking. students to enjoy their studies, to develop positive learning behaviours and resilience. Awareness of the issues will be further Enrichment activities will be encouraged embedded into students’ study programmes and tolerance, respect, strong relationships and curriculum growth will be encouraged in and friendships between students will be the low carbon sector, in line with the Leeds encouraged through our commitment to Inclusive Growth Strategy. restorative practice.

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LEEDS CITY COLLEGE STRATEGY 2019/2021 LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK 63 Park Lane Campus Deacon House Centre Centre, The Vine Park Lane, Avenue, Beeston Foxcroft Close, Leeds LS3 1AA Leeds LS14 6JD Burton Avenue, Leeds LS6 3NT Leeds LS11 5ER Printworks Campus Enfield Centre Road, Enfield Terrace, Rothwell Centre Leeds LS10 1JY Leeds LS7 1RG Marsh Street, Leeds LS26 0AE Quarry Hill Campus The Foundry Playhouse Square, Leathley Road, Temple Newsam Home Farm Leeds LS2 7UP Leeds LS10 1BG Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE

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